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What do you do when fear grips your heart and won’t let go? How do you find peace when life takes an unexpected, heart-wrenching turn? 

In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily sits down with her daughter, Ashley Hawkins, to share a deeply personal and powerful story of faith, fear, and surrender.

Ashley takes us through some of the most challenging moments of her life—an intense childbirth, the devastating loss of her father, and the unthinkable diagnosis of her baby girl. As she recounts the harrowing journey of searching for answers, facing life-altering news, and ultimately making the decision to trust God no matter what, she reveals the transformative power of repurposing fear into unwavering faith.

If you've ever struggled with overwhelming fear or questioned how to move forward in the face of uncertainty, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. Tune in to discover how surrendering to God's plan—no matter how painful—can lead to peace and purpose beyond what you ever imagined.

📖 Want to dive deeper into repurposing pain? Cecily’s book, Repurpose Your Pain, is available on her website https://bit.ly/repurposeyourpainbookpurchase and on Amazon https://amzn.to/47DMW9C .

🎧 After you listen, take a moment to reflect: What fear do you need to surrender today? Share your thoughts with us or tag us on social media—we’d love to hear your story!

Podcast Takeaways:

• When fear takes hold, where do you turn? Discover how shifting your focus—counting blessings instead of dwelling on what’s lost—can transform your perspective and bring unexpected peace.
• Pain is real, but so is healing. Acknowledging your hurt is necessary, but staying trapped in it isn’t. Learn how to process fear and pain in a way that leads to growth, not stagnation.
• What if your greatest fear could be repurposed for strength? Instead of letting fear paralyze you, find out how surrendering it to God can open the door to healing, purpose, and renewed faith.
• Hope in the hardest places. When the unexpected happens, trusting God’s plan isn’t easy—but it can be the key to navigating life’s toughest storms.
• You’re not meant to face fear alone. Leaning on the love and support of family and friends can make all the difference in a season of uncertainty.
• Peace in surrender. Sometimes, the moment you release control is the moment you gain the strength and clarity you’ve been searching for.
• Worship in the storm. Choosing to praise God—even when the outcome is unknown—isn’t just faith, it’s warfare. Learn how worship can anchor your heart in even the darkest moments.
• Faith that doesn’t waver.

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